Maria Ragone is the author of several silly and hilarious children's books including "Nina's 20 Dresses" and "If You are a Grandpa Then You Must be Grumpy!" She has an adult coloring book, "Things My Sicilian Nonna Would Say," children's coloring books based on her characters, and a craft book called "Everyday Sewing." In between writing projects, she is a master of all things creative like building furniture, making Halloween costumes and watercolor painting. Maria lives in Detroit, MI with her husband, two children, and their cocker spaniel.